GoodNovelHello 729 Chapter 729 Wayne's gaze darkened, heavy and cold. "Of course it matters." If it weren't for Hayden, Wayne might've had his shot. Keira and Jace's breakup had been the perfect opening, but Hayden had slipped in before he could.
Wayne had always blamed himself for being just a step too late. If he'd cback sooner- been there when the cracks started between Keira and Jace-would Hayden have ever been part of the picture? But life doesn't deal in what ifs. Wayne had missed his chance, and Hayden had taken it.
"How surprising-and what an honor-to be someone so important to you," Hayden quipped, his words sharp enough to draw blood.
Wayne smirked faintly. "Let's stop playing games and get to the point." "To what exactly?" Hayden's tone was light, almost mocking.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"I know why you're pretending to be someone else," Wayne said, straight to the point. But you're not part of Blade Front anymore. That fight? It's not yours. If you keep this up, you'll just end up hurting yourself-and everyone around you." A warning, thinly veiled as advice.
Hayden's teasing façade dropped, replaced with cool focus. Wayne wasn't here to stir up trouble-this was a negotiation.
"Yeah, I've left Blade Front," Hayden said, his tone calm. "But when you all keep dragginginto your mess, what choice do I have but to play along?" Wayne smirked. That was all the confirmation he needed-Hayden had just admitted who he really was.
"We didn't pull you in because of who you are," Wayne replied, tilting his head slightly.
Hayden nodded. "No, you draggedin to get rid of me. But you didn't think to check what you were dealing with. That's on you for kicking a hornet's nest.' Hayden wasn't just sex-soldier. His twith Blade Front-a covert international task force battling global crime-was no ordinary service.
For three years, he'd operated undercover, his identity classified even within the group. It wasn't until Keira's brush with death in Houston-and Wayne's reckless choice to involve Herman-that Hayden called on his old contacts, exposing himself in the process. Wayne let out a low, humorless laugh. "So, you're saying we brought this on ourselves." Hayden didn't deny it.
Chapter 729 +25 BONUS "Alright," Wayne said, shifting gears. "Let's talk terms. What will it take for you to stay out of this? Money? Or... someone?" By "someone," he meant Keira.
"Do I look like I need money?" Hayden tilted his head slightly, the faint mark on his throat Keira's kiss-catching the light.
Wayne's smirk wavered, replaced by a cold glare. "Hayden, wake up. If you keep this up, the one who'll suffer most is Keira." Another warning. Another thinly veiled threat.
Hayden gave a small nod, acknowledging the weight behind Wayne's words.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmBut then he said, "Wayne Johnston, you don't love Keira. You want her-because she's your trophy. This isn't about her; it's about beating Jace. Having her proves you're not second best." Wayne's face darkened instantly. 'How dare Hayden say that?" Of course, he loved Keira. He'd loved her for years! Right? He clenched his jaw, trying to ignore how much the jab stung. "You have no right to judge my feelings," he said icily.
Hayden shrugged, unfazed. "Maybe not, but your feelings draggedinto this cirous. And let's not forget, "E they've hurt the girl I love."
Cue awkward silence. Wayne's laugh broke it. "You Blade Front guys really are a pain in the ass. But don't get cocky, Hayden. You're not one of them anymore. Sure, they respect you, but when it's you versus their interests, who do you think they'll pick?" Hayden's expression didn't even flicker. "Feel free to find out. The air between them practically crackled, both too stubborn to blink first.
Finally, Wayne spoke again. "You've got evidence, don't you? Let's make a deal. What doll have to do for you to hand it over?" Hayden stayed quiet.
Wayne pushed harder. "Con, hand it over, and we'll call it even. No grudges, no revenge.
"And if I don't?" Hayden's voice was calm but sharp.
Wayne's eyes narrowed into slits. "What do you think?"
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